# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sydra Mallery launches "Stubby: A Pencil's Journey," with Kyra Wolfe - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: "Richer and more moving than a story narrated by a pencil has a right to be." —Kirkus ReviewsAbout this EventJoin us for the launch of Sydra Mallery's Stubby: A Pencil's Journey, a humorous and informational account of a pencil’s journey from cedar tree to classroom—told by a stubby little pencil himself.Sydra Mallery will read from Stubby, followed by a conversation with public school librarian Kyra Wolfe, audience Q&A, book signing, and reception. here!Can't make it to the event? You can also preorder at the link above to receive a signed copy for store pickup or shipping. Indicate any personalization requests in the "instructions and comments" field during checkout.About the bookIt all started in a forest.Before working hard in the classroom and being sharpened down to a stub, Stubby was a towering cedar tree in a forest far away. It hasn’t been easy for Stubby—he’s been sliced and chewed, made friends and lost them, and even spent three dusty days on the floor before being scooped up . Stubby describes each step of his journey from tree to pencil to writer from his own (very silly, very dramatic, very creative) point of view.Sydra Mallery’s text is a testament to her many years as an elementary school teacher—it’s an engaging read aloud full of fun information, and sure to have kids on the edge of their seats. John Hare’s illustrations contribute even more comedy to Stubby’s arduous journey and shine a spotlight on vehicles and professions, how things are made, and the real-world application of science. A pitch-perfect picture book with tons of curricular hooks and kid appeal, Stubby is an excellent pick for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, and Red: A Crayon’s Story.Advanced Praise"Young readers will likely pore over a two-page spread that shows Stubby going through a transformation at a pencil factory, and the final page contains a twist unlikely to be foreseen by readers of any age. Richer and more moving than a story narrated by a pencil has a right to be." —Kirkus Reviews"Readers will appreciate [Stubby’s] trials and tribulations and may just treat their own pencils with a little more care." —School Library Journal"Facing firsts large and small, the familiar writing implement shares comedic insights into next steps for young pencil-pushers." —Publishers WeeklyAbout the authorSydra Mallery has taught public school in Brooklyn for 26 years. Her second picture book, Stubby: A Pencil’s Journey is published by Greenwillow Books and illustrated by the amazing John Hare. It will be followed by Scrappy: A Paper’s Journey, coming in the summer of 2027. When she’s not writing poems or picture book manuscripts, you can find her watercolor painting, practicing her calligraphy, kayaking, hiking, singing, doing yoga, and geeking out on nature. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/sydra-mallery-launches-stubby-a-pencils-journey-with-kyra-wolfe/100001990451229208 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, literary-art, comedy, trips-adventures, entertainment, kids, health-wellness, trekking, science-fair, performances, theatre, yoga - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Lofty Pigeon Books, Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Lofty Pigeon Books, Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA - **lat**: 40.6461221 - **long**: -73.9719605 - **full address**: Lofty Pigeon Books, Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sydra Mallery launches "Stubby: A Pencil's Journey," with Kyra Wolfe - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f9e0d31e43595581d7a92a437058ec2d9d6e37e3f2e955eeda6f15216f48a624-rimg-w1200-h600-dc8cb0c9-gmir.jpg?v=1780234230 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sydra Mallery launches "Stubby: A Pencil's Journey," with Kyra Wolfe being held? - **A:** Sydra Mallery launches "Stubby: A Pencil's Journey," with Kyra Wolfe takes place on Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 09 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lofty Pigeon Books, Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, USA, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sydra Mallery launches "Stubby: A Pencil's Journey," with Kyra Wolfe? - **A:** Sydra Mallery launches "Stubby: A Pencil's Journey," with Kyra Wolfe is organized by Lofty Pigeon Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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